CEO Sets Strides For Growth With Endo Execs
Stelis Signals Listing, Focus Shift
Executive Summary
Appointing executives from Endo in key positions, Strides' CEO has set up a team to deliver growth, though the impact of ranitidine withdrawal and COVID-19 will defer a revenue target of $800m. Meanwhile, Stelis Biopharma signals a shift in focus from biologics development to CDMO opportunities and is poised for a stock exchange listing.
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